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It may be that they are attached to the top of the foot via the piece clamp with the screw and tightened into place.

It is much harder to describe than to do.

Older Style MachineThe first machines had a "glass" tension - some of the later machines made for industrial use had these until the last dates of production I suspect that many machines are still working, as they are very solid, easy to keep working and nice to use This machine belongs to my friend Valerie, and came in to my workshop for repair - all it needed was a new needle and a bit of a talking-to Older machine - the differences are really quite small at first glance Detail of the needle end The wheel The Glass Tension unit Parts For SaleAll of these are from an Automatic Tension model - please note that these have no bolts or screws unless listed or shown - I bought these in a couple of lots as you see them; I think I would have made an attempt to repair one of these; they are so nice; had there been a bit more.

The original ferrule is in the center while the homemade one is on the end.

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I suspect that some of the "straw hat" machines are still working hard for a living The early machines had a "glass" tension unit, which is adjusted in the usual way with a nut.

For the preceding years, however, the machines may be dated approximately as follows: Serial Number Year 1-10000 1857 10001-20000 1858 20001-30000 1859 30001-40000 1860 40001-50000 1861 50001-60000 1862 60001-70000 1863 70001-80000 1864 80001-90000 1865 90001-100000 1866 100001-115000 1867 115001-130000 1868 130001-145000 1869 145001-160000 1870 160001-190127 1871 190.

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